Entry Level IT Admin Support and Web Developer

Blue Marble Geographics is looking to add an entry level IT Admin and Web Developer to assist and grow our existing in-house Technology team. This is an opportunity to work within a dynamic, team-oriented Maine software company. Successful candidates will interact effectively with others and work to meet group and organizational goals. They will also need to be technically competent and able to think and work independently (with the support of some great mentors). Blue Marble Geographics is the place to be if you have a desire to learn new things every day, create effective code, support unique real and virtual network infrastructures, and want to live in the beautiful State of Maine.

Responsibilities will include:

• Assisting Blue Marble employees with hardware and software issues
• Writing SQL scripts to query existing databases for information
• Creating and maintaining relational and spatial database systems
• Web page development and maintenance with WordPress, PHP, MySQL, and HTML
• Managing internal and external security and back-up systems
• Assist the sales and marketing team to improve SEO and support content management systems
• Hardware setup not limited to servers, networks, security systems
• Maintain and update Cloud based resources using Microsoft Azure technologies
• Learning about the GIS development world and grow with us

The position will report directly to our current Web Developer/IT Manager. Training will be provided as necessary. A good candidate will have solid web development experience and the aptitude to learn the IT administrative tasks, a great upbeat attitude and good communication skills.

General Requirements

Required familiarity with web development with PHP, MySQL, and HTML. Experience with Windows servers and systems and WordPress. A knowledge of modern Cyber-Security technologies and techniques, along with experience managing servers, troubleshooting IT issues, supporting internal staff and other technical support work in some combination is required. Experience with Linux administration or any online content management systems is a plus. Some travel may be required.

Education Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher required. Computer Information, Computer Science, Engineering, or Mathematics areas preferred, but other technical degrees considered.

Benefits

Fully covered health insurance, paid vacation, 401k, casual attire, hybrid in-office work schedule. Full Time Salaried position.

Additional Requirements

Send resume and cover letter via email with salary requirements. Please include school transcripts and code sample.

About Blue Marble Geographics

Blue Marble Geographics is a GIS and geodetic software development company that provides cutting-edge yet accessible products designed for both novice and experienced geospatial professionals. For nearly three decades, the company’s products have been used and trusted by organizations around the globe — including government agencies, universities, and Fortune 500 companies.

Blue Marble’s expertise spans a broad spectrum of the geospatial technology sector with a particular focus on coordinate conversion, lidar and photogrammetric point cloud processing, geospatial software development, and user-driven product development.

Blue Marble’s products include Geographic Calculator®, the industry standard for precise spatial data conversion and advanced coordinate system management; Global Mapper®, an all-in-one GIS application with a comprehensive array of data processing and analysis tools; and Global Mapper Pro®, a suite of powerful tools for editing and processing lidar and photogrammetric point clouds from drone-captured images. All of these software tools are available for desktop, cloud, mobile, or software developer toolkits.

Why you should consider joining Blue Marble Geographics

There are many reasons to join the Blue Marble Geographics team! The number one reason is the people that work here, who make our company remarkable. Our company is based in the beautiful state of Maine, and we’ve been around for three decades. Our employees love what they do, and because of that, they are dedicated to producing essential world-class technology. At Blue Marble, we celebrate our differences and encourage creativity and bold, new ideas.

Our employees enjoy generous benefits, including:

• Health insurance (fully covered for employees)
• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• 401k savings with company match
• Casual attire
• Schedule flexibility

Are you interested in joining us? Apply today!

Submit your cover letter and resume to [email protected]. Please include your salary requirement in the cover letter, and add “Entry Level IT Admin Support and Web Developer” to your email subject line.